In the midst of the rains and flooding, we had to venture out to meet with our new auto insurance agent. We spoke about needing to find the closest coffee spot with wifi. He suggested a place just one block away that he knew was open (so many businesses were impacted by flooding and remained closed for some time).
We found ourselves right at home on the corner of 4th and Main Streets at Ziggi's. Free wifi AND delicious coffee! A definite local hangout, even under the trying circumstances. We really like the vibe here and have been back.
We wanted to have a meal out one morning and headed to another of the places our agent also recommended: Janie's Cafe, on Main Street.
This little greasy spoon is the food gathering spot for Longmont's old timers, to be sure! I think we were the youngest people in the joint! The décor is very hometown, hodge podge. On one wall are hung mirrors to look like windows, while the opposite wall is a painted mural of windows looking out to mountains. The walls and booths are padded in black. The carpet throughout is basic blue and is the flat, utilitarian style that will wear well for years to come. And there is a cowbell on the door to announce arrivals!
The waitresses are dressed in tshirts and jeans or capris. And there is a little old man at the counter in his Sunday finest: dress pants, short-sleeve button up shirt and patterned tie (dogs, I think)!!!
I don't know the age of the restaurant, but maybe it has been around for decades. I think it's the old charm that attracts the crowd.
On this Saturday morning, the chatter was all about who is flooded out. We even overheard someone described as "Chicken Pooper"! I kid you not! This is definitely one of those joints where the locals gather to talk the latest hometown news!
Our food was tasty, the coffee was flowing and the service is very attentive. We even had someone take our check and money to the counter and brought back our change, even tho the customers are to pay on their way out.
We have also loved the chain Einstein Bros. Bagels. Another coffee spot with free wifi ... well, actually, each time we have been there we have gotten on the wifi from the neighboring Bdubs! The current Autumn Roast coffee is divine! The only downside to Einstein is that they are only open until 5PM. However, they offer Happy Hour pricing from 3-5 of 25% off! That speaks volumes to our bank account! And during our first visit, the GM brought us a yogurt parfait and a fruit cup, which we ate with delight! We missed out on the best pumpkin food by arriving so late, but we did try the pumpkin bagel (I'm of the opinion that Panera's is better). On our 2nd visit, we were able to try the Autumn Roast coffee for the first time and I scored the last pumpkin muffin! Mmmmm!!! Just now, while snagging the website for my link, I see they have a frozen concoction/drink called Cold Pumpkin Pie. Might have to give that a try soon!
We had our first visitors during our second week, my cousin, Matt, his girlfriend, Emily and their new little girl, Audrey, who came up from Denver. Per Matt's recommendation, the 4 of us went for dinner and brews at Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids & Solids. A feast for the eyes as well as the body! Very much a New Orleans feel mixed with House of Blues. I went for the BBQ pork dish with cheesy grits and hushpuppies...thinking I would take home leftovers! HA! I washed down this delish dish with the Oskar Blue's hefeweizen and their "60 in a 40". Chris got the muffaletto sandwich and a couple Goose Island Matildas. We are planning to head back for some live music and a few more draughts!
As our time here progresses, I will have more local spots to share.
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